Mzansi Reacts After Over 1,000 People Show Up for 60 Jobs
- A TikTok video showed a massive crowd of job seekers, sparking debate about unemployment in South Africa
- The post gained hundreds of reactions within a day, with many online users expressing both sympathy and anger at the situation
- People noted that scenes like this are becoming far too common, reflecting the lack of opportunities for many
South Africans reacted strongly after a video showed thousands turning up for a handful of jobs, raising concerns about the country’s ongoing unemployment struggle.
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A video has drawn national attention after showing the reality of South Africa’s unemployment crisis. The clip, posted by TikTok user @ernesthlungwane on 21 August 2025, captured a crowd of more than 1,000 hopeful job seekers gathered for only 60 available security guard positions.
In the short video, the words “They only want 60 security guards, we are more than 1,000” are displayed, accompanied by crying face emojis that reflect the deep sense of desperation felt by those present. The overwhelming turnout serves as a stark reminder of how limited opportunities are, especially for young South Africans who continue to face the brunt of joblessness.
Despite being online for just one day, the post has already received 1,135 likes, 188 comments, and 96 shares. Many users expressed sympathy for the job seekers, while others voiced frustration over the lack of employment opportunities in the country.
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Online reactions show frustration
Mzansi’s online community quickly engaged with the video, with the hashtag #ANCfailedus trending among those who blamed government structures for failing to address unemployment. Several commenters pointed out that such scenes are becoming increasingly common, where thousands of applicants compete for a handful of jobs.
The sight of over 1,000 people vying for only 60 positions underscores the growing inequality between supply and demand in the labour market. It also highlights how many are willing to take on modestly paying, often risky security jobs simply to survive.
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Mzansi reacted to the video
Molamo Lawrence Waga Koka said:
"I'm not working, but this kind of job hunting is not for me. Money for transport and food gone to waste."
Tshepiiey Monareng said:
"They don't want 60 guards; they will only allow 60 guards to write a test per day... So it will be 60 every day till further notice."
Tboze said:
"It's time we stop grooving, drinking, parties. It's time we unite. It's time as South Africans we force the government to create jobs, as unemployment is the no. 1 epidemic worse than COVID-19."
PamperT said:
"They’ve already gotten their relatives and those who pay for jobs."
Juju said:
"Zuma must fall. Zuma must fall. Zuma must fall. Wafika u Ramaphosa ne covid eyaqedela abantu abaningi imisebenzi yabo, kodwa nisazohluphekà bantu abamnyama ngoba anizicabangeli."
Kabelo Molefe said:
"They must go straight to Ramaphosa's house from there. He promised them Employment when they voted for him."
User792567085770 said:
"The most painful batho ba robetse fao to sacrifice their life only to find out already ba nale batho ba bona for that number cv di tsamaya ledi 2,000."
Mashome said:
"I remember 2013 Stallion security looking for 300 security guards. We were more than 500 there, and I was the first person to be selected ☺️ God is great."
Check out the TikTok video below:
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